Gujarat Government OJAS Recruitment 2025 for Laboratory Assistant (Class-3): Detailed Advertisement on Vacancies, Salary, and Selection Process

Are you a science enthusiast looking for a stable and rewarding career with the Gujarat government? A fantastic opportunity has arrived! The Gujarat Secondary Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has announced a major recruitment drive for the post of Laboratory Assistant, Class-3. This recruitment is being conducted on behalf of the Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply, and Kalpsar Department for their office, the Gujarat Engineering Research Institute.

With a total of 44 vacancies available, this is a prime chance for eligible candidates to secure a government job. The selection will be based entirely on a competitive written examination. If you meet the eligibility criteria and are ready to embark on a professional journey in the public sector, this could be your calling. This article provides a detailed breakdown of the entire recruitment process, from important dates to the application procedure.

Important Dates

Timing is everything. Ensure you complete each step within the stipulated deadlines to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

• Start Date for Online Application: September 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM
• Last Date for Online Application: September 20, 2025, till 11:59 PM
• Last Date for Payment of Fees: September 23, 2025, till 11:59 PM

Note: All deadlines are firm. The online application link will deactivate automatically after the last date and time.

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown

The 44 vacancies are distributed across various categories to ensure equal opportunity. The reservation is as follows:

Additional Reservations Within the Above Vacancies:

• For Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): 04 Posts
  • Type of Disabilities Considered: Low Vision, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Locomotor Disability (including Cerebral Palsy, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims), Autism, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness, and Multiple Disabilities.
• For Ex-Servicemen: 03 Posts (This is a horizontal reservation spread across the categories above).

Important Notes on Vacancies:

• The number of vacancies may increase or decrease.
• Reserved category posts are only for domiciles of Gujarat belonging to those categories.
• If a suitable female candidate is not available for a women-reserved post, it will be filled by a male candidate from the same respective category (e.g., SEBC Male, SC Male, etc.).

Application Fees

The application fee is modest and is fully refunded to all candidates who actually appear for the examination.

Payment Method: Fees must be paid online through the OJAS portal using Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or approved Wallets. No other mode of payment is accepted.

Refund Policy: The fee will be refunded to the bank accounts of all candidates who appear for the exam. The fee for candidates who do not take the exam will not be refunded.

Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, carefully check if you meet the following mandatory criteria.

Nationality:
The candidate must be:

• A citizen of India, OR
• Meet the nationality conditions specified under the Gujarat Civil Services Classification & Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.

Age Limit (as on September 20, 2024):

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 33 Years

Age Relaxation is provided as per government rules:

• General Category Women: +5 years (Max 38 years)
• Reserved Category Men (SC/ST/SEBC): +5 years (Max 38 years)
• Reserved Category Women (SC/ST/SEBC): +10 years (Max 43 years)
• PwBD (General): +10 years (Max 43 years)
• PwBD (General Women): +15 years (Max 48 years)
• PwBD (Reserved): +15 years (Max 48 years)
• PwBD (Reserved Women): +20 years (Max 53 years)
• Ex-Servicemen: Age relaxation equal to their service period + 3 additional years.

Essential Educational Qualification:
The candidate must have:

• Passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC/12th) Examination in the Science Stream from a recognized Board.
• Possess basic knowledge of computer application as prescribed by the Gujarat Government.
• Possess adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.

Proof of Computer Knowledge: You must have a certificate from a recognized institution, a diploma/degree in computer science, or have passed 10th/12th standard with Computer Science as a subject. If you don’t have proof at the application stage, you must submit it at the time of appointment.

Salary Scale and Pay

The pay scale for the Laboratory Assistant, Class-3 post is attractive and follows the Gujarat Government’s pay matrix.

• Initial Pay (First 5 Years): Selected candidates will be appointed on a fixed salary of Rs. 26,000/- per month for the first five years, along with other allowances as per government rules.
• After 5 Years: Upon satisfactory completion of five years of service, the candidate will be placed in the Level-2 pay scale of Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200 as per the 7th Pay Commission.

Selection Process

The selection will be based solely on the performance in a Single Competitive Written Examination.

• Exam Type: Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Mode of Exam: Likely Computer Based Test (CBRT) or OMR Sheet based.
• Exam Language: The question paper will be bilingual (Gujarati and English).
• Negative Marking: Yes. 1/4th (one-fourth) of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Structure of the Written Exam:

The exam will be divided into two parts with a total of 210 questions worth 210 marks.

| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| :— | :— | :— |
| Part-A | General Aptitude | 60 | 60 |
| | – Reasoning & Data Interpretation | (30) | (30) |
| | – Mathematical Abilities | (30) | (30) |
| Part-B | Relevant Subject Knowledge | 150 | 150 |
| | – Indian Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension | (30) | (30) |
| | – Subject-specific knowledge (based on HSC Science syllabus) & its application | (120) | (120) |
| | Total | 210 | 210 |

• Total Time: 3 Hours (180 minutes) for both parts combined.
• Qualifying Marks: You must score a minimum of 40% in each part (Part-A and Part-B) separately to qualify. Simply getting an overall 40% is not enough.

Syllabus: The syllabus for the subject-specific section will be based on the HSC (12th Standard) Science stream curriculum.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted ONLY ONLINE through the official OJAS website.

• Visit the Website: Go to the official OJAS portal.
• Find the Advertisement: Look for the advertisement for “Laboratory Assistant, Class-3”.
• Click on Apply Now: Read the detailed notification carefully and then click on “Apply Now”.
• Fill the Application Form: Enter all your personal, educational, and category details accurately. Have all your original certificates handy while filling the form to avoid mistakes.
• Upload Documents: Upload a recent passport-size photo and your signature in the specified format and size.
• Review and Confirm: Before final submission, review every detail you have entered. Once you confirm the application, you cannot make any changes.
• Note Down Application Number: After final submission, note down your generated Application Number and Confirmation Number for future reference.
• Pay the Fee: Use the “Pay Fees” option to pay the application fee online through the available payment gateways.
• Print Application: After successful fee payment, take a printout of the submitted application form and fee receipt for your records.

Important Documents and Certificates Required

You will need to upload details from these certificates during application and produce the originals for verification later.

• HSC (12th) Science Marksheet
• School Leaving Certificate
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS as applicable)
• PwBD Certificate: Certificate of Benchmark Disability issued by a competent medical authority.
• Ex-Serviceman Certificate: Relevant discharge documents.
• Computer Knowledge Certificate: As mentioned in the eligibility criteria.

Special Provisions

For Women Candidates (Widow):

Widowed female candidates will be awarded an additional 5% of the marks obtained in the written exam for merit list preparation. They must provide an affidavit stating they have not remarried at the time of document verification.

For Sportspersons:

Eligible candidates who have represented at the National/International/Inter-University level in specified sports will be awarded an additional 5% of the marks obtained in the written exam. A valid certificate from a competent authority must be submitted.

For PwBD Candidates (Scribe/Compensatory Time):

Eligible candidates with benchmark disabilities that affect writing ability can request the provision of a scribe or compensatory time (20 extra minutes per hour). They must apply via email with the required medical certificates before the exam.

General Instructions and Warnings

• Accuracy is Key: The information provided in the online application is final. Any discrepancy between the application form and original documents will lead to outright disqualification.
• Single Application: Submit only one application. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last confirmed application will be considered.
• Photograph: Use the same recent photograph for the application, admit card, and all future stages of the recruitment process.
• Fair Practice: Strict action will be taken against candidates found using any unfair means during the examination, which can lead to permanent debarment from all government exams.
• Right to Amend: GSSSB reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process, including canceling the advertisement entirely, without assigning any reason.